Favourably mentioned; talked of with praise or admiration.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Walter Scott (1771–1832), poet and novelist. From well + spoken, past participle of speak + of, after to speak well of.
Definition of well-spoken-of in US English:
well-spoken-of
adjectiveˌwɛlˈspəʊk(ə)nɒv
Favourably mentioned; talked of with praise or admiration.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Walter Scott (1771–1832), poet and novelist. From well + spoken, past participle of speak + of, after to speak well of.